Job Opportunity for Program Manager at Aga Khan Rural Support Programme (India) in Saran District of Bihar, India

## Program Manager – Aga Khan Rural Support Programme (India)

**About Aga Khan Rural Support Programme (India)**

Aga Khan Rural Support Programme (India) (AKRSP(I)) is a non-profit organization dedicated to improving the lives of rural communities in India. We are part of the Aga Khan Development Network (AKDN), a global network of agencies working to improve the quality of life for people in developing countries. AKRSP(I) works in the areas of agriculture and climate resilience, work and enterprise, and rural governance. We are committed to working with communities to create sustainable solutions to poverty and inequality.

**Job Location:** Saran District of Bihar, India

**Experience Required:** Minimum 5 years of experience in the development sector. Candidates with prior experience in working with community institutions will be preferred.

**Job Description:**

We are seeking a highly motivated and experienced Program Manager to lead and manage our livelihood enhancement project in the Saran District of Bihar. The ideal candidate will have a strong understanding of community development, project management, and monitoring and evaluation.

**Responsibilities:**

* Planning and preparing a detailed operational schedule for the project for field implementation.

* Leading, supervising, and monitoring the project team as per the plan of implementation and managing a team of more than 10 members.

* Providing support and assistance to the project team in project implementation to achieve clearly defined and measurable outputs.

* Supporting the project team in the facilitation of training, workshops, and reviews for PRI members, Community-based institutions, and government officials.

* Regular budget and program review; providing all information to the Area office related to the project.

* Reviewing and analyzing monitoring reports, identifying potential bottlenecks in ongoing activities, and developing follow-up plans accordingly.

* Monitoring the quality of work as per developed standard strategies of project implementation.

* Ensuring timely collection of program data, its review, and submission to the project donor.

* Progress reporting and sharing as per the internal reporting system of AKRSPI and the donor.

* Ensuring Programme Management Information Systems (Monthly and Quarterly MIS).

**Skills & Competencies:**

* In-depth understanding of functioning livelihood enhancement projects.

* In-depth understanding of monitoring, evaluations, and reporting functions, especially in the context of CBOs.

* Good training and facilitation skills.

* Good liaison skills.

* Community-centric and team handling skills.

* Experience in marketing, FPOs, and capacity building.

* Fluency in both oral and written communication in English and Hindi.

**Benefits:**

* Excellent opportunity to be part of an internationally renowned NGO.

* On-site and off-site in-depth training for all profiles.

* 5 days a week and flexible working hours.

* Medical insurance for all team members, their spouse, and children.

* Maternity and paternity leaves.

* 15 General Leaves in a year. Additionally, there are 16.5 earned Leaves which can be encashed if not availed. There are also 10 declared holidays and 3 optional holidays for all team members. There is Diwali break for 5 days every year. Women team members can avail 2 days of work from home every month during menstrual periods if required.

**We encourage women, LGBTQ+, and differently abled candidates to apply.**